A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Welcome to my space.
A little about me, and the things I’m making.
@stark
Harshit Shukla
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Series.
From my notebook.
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Writing
The Queen, the Cardinal and the Necklace That Wasn't Hers
A forged royal romance, a midnight meeting at Versailles and a fortune in missing diamonds: the scandal that damaged Marie Antoinette's reputation—even though she wasn't part of the scheme.
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Writing
Deadline: The Word That Turned Time into a Threat
We use “deadline” for everything from work projects to bills. Its older history is much darker—and the route to its modern meaning is more complicated than a neat legend.
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Writing
Turn a Blind Eye: Did Nelson Really Start the Phrase?
The famous admiral, a telescope and a conveniently ignored order make a perfect origin story. There’s just one snag: the phrase was already in use.
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Writing
Napoleon & Joséphine: Love Letters, Affairs and an Imperial Divorce
Their marriage began with passion, survived jealousy and infidelity, and ended when an empire demanded an heir. The real story is more complicated than a romantic legend.
Writing
Hail Caesar! The Art of the Roman Deal
What happens when Donald Trump lands in ancient Rome? The Senate, the Colosseum, and even Jupiter discover that no empire is ready for a man who wants to rename everything.
Technology
What’s New in Java 27: Practical Benefits for Developers
Java 27 brings improvements in security, memory efficiency, concurrency, and developer productivity. Here’s what these changes mean for everyday Java development.
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Life
The Great Office Productivity Scam
When an office worker invents a productivity system to impress his boss, the whole team becomes brilliantly efficient at looking busy—and accidentally discovers what getting work done really means.